NUR 254 Test 2 Questions with Verified
Correct Answers
Postpartum period
a period of adjustment for parents and their newborn during the six weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment
Vital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra
Bright Red
1-3 days
Serosa
Pinkish-brown
4-10 days
Alba
Whitish-yellow
10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks
Temperature above 100.4
Probable infection
Blood Pressure postpartum
, Monitor for preeclampsia
Assess for hypotension
BP drops possible hemorrhaging
Lochia that is continued flowing
Indicates endometritis
Uterus
Involution
Within 24 hours at umbilicus
2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
BUBBLE-HE
Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
Episiotomy
Hemorrhoids
Emotional Status
Uterus is boggy
Massage fundus
Use restroom
COLA
Correct Answers
Postpartum period
a period of adjustment for parents and their newborn during the six weeks after birth
Early Maternal Assessment
Vital Signs
Fundal, Lochia, Perineum Assessment
Rubra
Bright Red
1-3 days
Serosa
Pinkish-brown
4-10 days
Alba
Whitish-yellow
10-14 days, can last 3-6 weeks
Temperature above 100.4
Probable infection
Blood Pressure postpartum
, Monitor for preeclampsia
Assess for hypotension
BP drops possible hemorrhaging
Lochia that is continued flowing
Indicates endometritis
Uterus
Involution
Within 24 hours at umbilicus
2 weeks postpartum should not be felt
BUBBLE-HE
Breasts
Uterus
Bladder
Bowels
Lochia
Episiotomy
Hemorrhoids
Emotional Status
Uterus is boggy
Massage fundus
Use restroom
COLA
